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Delving so much deeper into self-healing than a simple saltwater bath, floatation tanks are enjoying a wave of popularity in the fitness and wellbeing market, where they’re considered the ultimate elixir for weary bones and minds.
Not for the claustrophobic; most floatation tanks are designed to be both sound and light proof in order to give your brain the best chance of switching off in uninterrupted solitude. The highly concentrated Epsom salt solution is the key ingredient, creating incredible buoyancy which enhances the state of blissful oblivion.
American sport commentator, Joe Rogan, has been a key influence in the global demand for ‘sensory deprivation’, extolling the virtues of floatation tanks in a series of podcasts and blogs.
“You will learn more about yourself than any other way,” he says. “When you’re in the tank it’s a different kind of being alone. It makes you see the whole picture with crystal clear clarity. You have no body sensation at all – it’s just the mind with no connection to any input, so there aren’t any distractions.”
Floatation tanks originally developed from research undertaken during the 1950s by American physician and neuroscientist Dr John C. Lilly investigating the impact on the brain when it is denied external stimulation. The idea has since evolved and centres offer one hour float sessions in specially designed 'Dreampods' which provide, ‘tension release, allowing the body to restore and giving the mind a chance
to expand awareness and evolve.’
“The incredible silence and stillness inside the pod allows you to achieve a deep meditative state of theta-brainwaves which simulates a therapeutic dream-like state to the extent that one hour of floating can be equivalent to four hours of restful sleep,” explains Nitel Mimi from Gravity Floatation Centre.
There are added physical benefits, with floating said to restore primal body posture and joint mobility and release musculoskeletal tension by removing the sensation of gravity. Tanks have also effectively eased stress and anxiety, migraines, insomnia and other ailments.
And to think it’s all as simple as just going with the flow…
Gravity Floatation Centre
559 High St, Northcote
1227 High St, Armadale
www.gravityfloat.com.au
Beyond Rest
26 Regent St, Prahran
125 Edward St, Perth
www.beyondrest.com.au
Sydney Float Centre
1A Cross St, Double Bay
www.sydneyfloatcentre.com.au
Bondi Junction Massage and Float Centre
1/175-181 Oxford St, Bondi Junction
www.massagefloat.com.au
Freedom Float Therapy and Wellness Centre
5/105 W Burleigh Rd, Burleigh Heads
www.freedomfloatcentre.com.au
Float Brisbane
504 Lutwyche Rd, Lutwyche
www.floatbris.com.au
Float and Restore
4 Uppill Place, Wangara, Perth
www.floatandrestore.com.au
Float and Restore
4 Uppill Place, Wangara, Perth
www.floatandrestore.com.au
The Float Room
69 Finniss St, Marion
www.thefloatroom.com.au
Yoga isn’t your typical exercise routine. Sure, it will help you improve muscle tone and flexibility, everything you want from a standard workout at the gym. What sets yoga apart is the uniquely holistic approach it takes to strengthen your body, mind, and soul. For many, yoga serves as an essential retreat from a chaotic or busy life, a time to regroup, unwind, and build mindfulness.
Almost everyone seems to have done yoga at some point in their lives. While there aren’t any hard and fast rules, there are some things you can do to make your practice more successful. Here are our top five tips for starting yoga practice at home.
Staying and being at your best during the wedding journey is important so let us introduce you to some of the biggest and best of the superfood family and their health benefits!
Through physical postures, proper breathing, and meditation, the yoga practitioner strives to create peace and unity between the mind and the body. Learn just some of the benefits...
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Leading up to the most important day of your life there can be so many external stresses and worries that can feel out of your control. However there is one thing that is absolutely in the brides control, and that is looking the best that you possibly can on your special day!
Our Creative Director Nicole Snow shares advice on how to stay grounded and sane during the wedding planning process,
Is wedding planning taking its toll on your stress levels?Floatation tanks are the closest thing to climbing back into the womb; no outside influence, no mental or physical stress, and all concept of time left behind.
